A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care.
Provides sleep related education and support to patients and families.
Able to perform duties defined for a sleep technician and provide general oversight of other sleep center staff.
Credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST).
Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing and insurance / prior authorization verification.
Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity.
Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters.
Prepares patient for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order.
Documents routine observations during testing per policy.
Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free.
Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
Implements appropriate interventions including patient safety and sleep related therapeutic interventions.
Follows 'Lights On' procedures to verify integrity of data, and completeness of test documentation and patient forms.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of work area.
Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events according to professional guidelines.
Scores sleep / wake stages and clinical events (respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing professionally accepted guidelines.
Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep / wake and clinical event data and analyzes complex situations and policy.
Supports and participates in quality and performance improvement (PI) initiatives.
Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT).
Job Requirements
Minimum one (1) year of relevant sleep lab experience.
Credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST).
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